Maharashtra RTE admissions 2025-26: The Maharashtra School Education Department has opened the application window for Right to Education (RTE) admissions for the 2025 academic year. This initiative reserves 25% of seats in schools for children from economically weaker and disadvantaged sections. The application process began on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and will remain open until January 27, 2025. Interested parents can submit their applications through the official website: student.maharashtra.gov.in.
Maharashtra RTE admissions 2025-26: Eligibility details
According to the official notification, under Section 12(c)(1) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, children from weaker and disadvantaged sections are eligible for admission in self-financed schools, unaided schools, police welfare schools (unaided), and municipal schools (self-financed).
Maharashtra RTE admissions 2025-26: How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official Maharashtra student portal: student.maharashtra.gov.in.
Step 2: Locate the section or link dedicated to RTE admissions for your region.
Step 3:If you do not have an account, register on the portal. Existing users can log in using their credentials.
Step 4: Complete the online application form with accurate details.
Step 5: Review all entered information carefully before submitting the form.
Step 6: Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Here’s the direct link to apply.
Important details to keep in mind for Maharashtra RTE admissions 2025-26:
- Children of parents whose annual income is less than ₹1 lakh are eligible under the
economically weaker section . - Parents should select up to 10 schools carefully during the application process.
- The distance from home to the school must be calculated using Google Maps, as stated in the notification.
- Applications must be submitted within the specified deadline to avoid disqualification.
- It is advised to apply early to avoid potential technical issues, such as internet disruptions, during the final submission days.
- Ensure that all details, such as home address, date of birth, income certificate, disability certificate, and caste certificate, are accurate and complete.
- Children already admitted under the 25% RTE quota in previous years are not eligible to reapply. If any incorrect information is submitted leading to re-admission, the admission will be cancelled.
- Parents should only submit one complete application per child and refrain from uploading documents online.
